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Issam Hijazi

UpScrolled founder denounces “Zionist money” at Web Summit, claims Big Tech enabled genocide in Gaza

02.02.26|CTech
Issam Hijazi, the creator of the fast-growing TikTok alternative, invoked a classic antisemitic trope about media control from the Doha mainstage.
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Cosgrave returns as Web Summit CEO six months after stepping down over Israel war crimes accusations

08.04.24|CTech
Cosgrave apologized and resigned last October after blaming Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza, accusations that led to the likes of Google, Meta, Intel, Amazon, and Stripe all pulling out of the conference
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Web Summit still reeling from Cosgrave crisis with replacement stepping down after just 3 months

25.01.24|James Spiro
Katherine Maher is leaving the role of CEO and Chairperson to run NPR, the American non-profit media group
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Web Summit CEO resigns following backlash over Israel war crimes accusations

21.10.23|Meir Orbach
Paddy Cosgrave had stated among other things that “War crimes are war crimes even when committed by allies, and should be called out for what they are.” Despite ultimately apologizing, Alphabet, Meta, and Intel, as well as a long list of additional companies, all pulled out from the conference in protest of the CEO’s remarks
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Google Withdraws from Web Summit Participation; Israeli VCs Unite in Joint Conference Boycott

20.10.23|CTech
“While the entire world has been loud and clear against these atrocities, Paddy Cosgrave blamed Israel. We view this as a betrayal of our common values,” the VCs wrote in a statement
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Web Summit organizer apologizes, “deeply regretful” for hurting Israeli friends

17.10.23|CTech
“I understand that what I said, the timing of what I said, and the way it has been presented has caused profound hurt to many,” wrote Paddy Cosgrave after numerous speakers canceled their participation in his conference due to his previous remarks about Israel violating international law and committing war crimes
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Israeli high-tech leaders boycott Web Summit over organizer's critique of Israel's actions

16.10.23|Meir Orbach
Prominent Israeli entrepreneurs reacted strongly to Paddy Cosgrave's statements regarding Israel's conduct during the recent conflict with Hamas